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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.53, 1,406.16 and 669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.53, 1,406.16 and 669.82 is: 924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.53 : 1,406.16 = 669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.53/1,406.16 = 669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.53x = 1,406.16 × 669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.53x = 941,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,874.09/1,018.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.74

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